AlPO4·2H2OOrthorhombic
Variscite
AlPO4·2H2O
PhosphatesChemical FormulaAlPO4·2H2O
Crystal SystemOrthorhombic
Mohs Hardness4.5
Specific Gravity2.58
ColorGreen, blue-green, yellow
LusterVitreous to waxy
StreakWhite
CleavageNone
FractureUneven to splintery
Occurrence
Found in phosphate deposits. Green material used as turquoise substitute.